Taking to Twitter, Lisa, a make up artist, revealed that she is also ‘relieved’ that Ant has taken the steps to receive the help he needs: ‘we just need him better.’

The 41-year-old presenter wept as he ­revealed to his wife Lisa and life-long TV partner Declan Donnelly that depression over infertility had led to an addiction to prescription drugs and battles with substance abuse and alcohol.

Completely overwhelmed by all your love & support it means so much. I'm relieved he's receiving the help he needs, we just need him better.